Fish Cakes

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Ingredients:
Fish (pomfret/seer/salmon) – 500 gms, boneless, washed
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Potatoes – 2, medium, boiled, mashed
Onions – 2, medium, minced
Ginger – 1 tsp, minced
Garlic – 1 tsp, minced
Green Chillies – 2 to 3, minced
Green coriander – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Black Pepper Powder – 1/4 tsp
Eggs – 2, beaten
Breadcrumbs – 1 cup
Vegetable Oil for shallow frying

Method:
1. Steam the fish with 1/2 tsp salt, turmeric powder and 1/2 cup water for 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Drain and mash well, removing skin and bones if any.
3. Add the remaining ingredients, except the breadcrumbs and oil.
4. Mix well, adjust seasoning.
5. On a flat surface, shape small quantities of the mixture into flat round/oval cakes or oblong croquettes.
6. Roll in breadcrumbs and shallow fry the cakes till golden.
7. Serve hot with a spicy tomato sauce.